First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels held in Santa Marta
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Coalition of the Willing (57 countries)
Santa Marta, Colombia
April 2026
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57 countries formed a 'Coalition of the Willing' to commit to a rapid fossil fuel phaseout. A 176-page report was launched at London Climate Action Week outlining five pathways for an equitable transition. The coalition aims to complement formal UN climate negotiations.
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